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India, Germany to finalise agenda for PM Modi-Scholz meeting, says envoy

Ahead of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit, the country's Ambassador to India Phillip Ackermann has outlined key discussion areas for the intergovernmental consultations. He said the consultations are being finalised through a series of visits and phone calls between high-level officials from both countries. "I think what we will see is a significant focus on the Green and Sustainable Development Partnership that we have with India, a substantial emphasis on military and strategic policy, and defence. "It will also include important discussions on migration, which is a vital aspect of our cooperation," the ambassador told PTI Videos. Furthermore, the agenda will address the dynamics of German and Indian businesses operating in each other's countries. On Tuesday, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh held a telephone conversation with German Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius. Ackermann viewed the call as a precursor to the upcoming intergovernmental consultations scheduled

Pralhad Joshi, German Vice-Chancellor discuss cooperation in RE sector

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi and Germany's Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck have discussed opportunities and areas of cooperation in renewable energy, an official statement said on Wednesday. The minister met Habeck, who is also the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, on the sidelines of the Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) in Berlin, Germany, on Tuesday, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said. "Held a bilateral meeting with Dr Robert Habeck on the sidelines of HSC2024. Had a fruitful discussion on strengthening cooperation in renewable energy. Deliberation on opportunities in green hydrogen, offshore wind, biogas, and recycling of solar waste was also held during the meeting. We were happy to note that India and Germany's cooperation on energy transition is progressing well," Joshi said. India will emerge as a trusted source of green hydrogen for Germany in the coming years, he added.

German NSA Pltner holds talks with counterpart Doval, EAM Jaishankar

German NSA Jens Pltner on Thursday held separate talks with his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar as part of preparation for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's trip to India later this month. Scholz is visiting India to hold wide-ranging talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi under the framework of India-Germany Inter Governmental Commission (IGC). Pltner's trip to India came weeks after Jaishankar travelled to Berlin. "Pleasure to meet Jens Pltner, Security & Foreign Policy Advisor to @Bundeskanzler. Continued our conversations from Berlin last month and took stock of preparations for the upcoming India-Germany IGC," Jaishankar said on X. The IGC is the highest forum to deliberate on India-Germany relations. German ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann described Pltner's meeting with Doval as "fruitful". In the IGC meeting, both sides are expected to carry out a comprehensive review of the India-Germany ties including in areas of trade, ...

German Chancellor Scholz to visit India by Oct end: Ambassador Ackermann

Ackermann said, Germany and India are committed to a biennial rhythm of intergovernmental consultations

India, Germany to improve cooperation in clean energy, mobility sectors

Ahead of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to India, New Delhi and Berlin have decided to shore up cooperation in the areas of renewable energy, urban development, agroecology and mobility. Ways to expand engagement in these key areas figured prominently at the development policy negotiations led by India's Department for Economic Affairs and Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, German officials said on Saturday. Both sides agreed to continue their cooperation in the areas of renewable energy, urban development, mobility and agroecology in the coming years, they said. The Indo-German cooperation is strategically guided by the "Partnership for Green and Sustainable Development", which was established in 2022 following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Scholz. The German chancellor is scheduled to visit India next month. "Germany and India share a long-standing, trusting and strategic partnership," said Barbara Schafer, the head of th

India, Germany conclude development policy negotiations successfully

The talks, held in New Delhi, were led by the Department for Economic Affairs (Indian Ministry of Finance)

EAM Jaishankar holds wide-ranging talks with German counterpart Baerbock

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held wide-ranging discussions with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock and took stock of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership, covering areas such as trade, defence and security. Jaishankar, who arrived here from Saudi Arabia after attending the first India-Gulf Cooperation Council Ministerial Meeting for Strategic Dialogue, said they also exchanged views on Ukraine, Gaza and the Indo-Pacific region. "Held wide-ranging discussions with FM @ABaerbock in Berlin today. Took stock of India-Germany Strategic Partnership, with a focus on trade and investment, green & sustainable development, skilled workers' mobility, technology and defence & security," the minister said in a post on X. Jaishankar said he also exchanged views on Ukraine, Gaza and the Indo-Pacific region and added that he was looking forward to welcoming Baerbock to India for the 7th Intergovernmental Consultations. "Baerbock and I had a good discussion on the

Jaishankar to embark on visit to Saudi Arabia, Germany, Switzerland on Sun

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will on Sunday embark on a six-day visit to Saudi Arabia, Germany and Switzerland with a larger aim to boost overall bilateral ties and deliberate on pressing regional and global challenges. He will first travel to the Saudi capital Riyadh on a two-day trip primarily to attend the first India-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers' meeting, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The GCC is an influential grouping comprising the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar and Kuwait. The total volume of India's trade with GCC countries stood at USD 184.46 billion in the financial year 2022-23. In Riyadh, Jaishankar is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with foreign ministers of several GCC member countries. The MEA said India and the GCC enjoy a deep and multifaceted relationship, including in areas of trade and investment, energy, cultural and people-to-people ties. "The GCC region has emerged as a m

Germany cuts visa processing time to 2 weeks for skilled Indians: Know more

Between January and June 2024, Germany issued 80,000 employment-related visas

Observing world's biggest election with admiration: German envoy on polls

German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann on Monday said his country is observing with admiration the world's biggest election that is starting in India on April 19, and that no matter who wins it, "more of India" will be seen on the international stage. Addressing a gathering at an event hosted by a leading private university here, he also said the Indian Presidency of the G20 "gave us a little taste of that". In his speech, he cited the Iran-Israel conflict, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and many other ongoing or unresolved conflicts around the world. "In the midst of this very, very difficult situation, I can't remember the world being in such a difficult times than now. We see from Europe, from European Union's perspective, clearly how much India is rising. We observe with admiration the world's biggest election that is starting on Friday. This is quite an exercise, this is a festival of democracy," Ackermann said. The envoy said "no matter what happens in these elections, no matter wh

Indian toy makers receive orders worth crores at int'l toy fair in Germany

Indian toy makers, who participated in the five-day international toy fair in Nuremberg, Germany, have received huge orders worth crores as they had showcased high-quality products, exporters say. According to the toy exporters, buyers from countries such as the US, UK, South Africa, and Germany showed interest in their products and placed a good number of orders. The Nuremberg International Toy Fair concluded on February 3. Over 2,000 exhibitors from over 65 countries participated in one of the world largest toy fairs. Greater Noida-based Little Genius Toys Pvt Ltd CEO Naresh Kumar Gautam said: "Our products received huge appreciation. Be it wooden education toys or soft toys. There was a strong anti-China sentiment for Chinese toys and Indian toys were appreciated. About 60 firms participated." He said that two-Chinese firms have expressed keen interest to set up joint ventures with Little Genius in India for toy manufacturing. "The JV would cater to both national and internatio

Wait time for German visa appointment for Indians is only two to five days

Germany has witnessed a surge in popularity among Indian students seeking to pursue higher education abroad.

India, Germany have wonderful cooperation: Ambassador Philipp Ackermann

Ackermann was in Delhi's Nehru Park for the G20 tree plantation ceremony

German technology major SAP launches new generative AI assistant Joule

SAP said Joule will be embedded throughout its enterprise cloud portfolio, delivering proactive and contextualised insights from across SAP solutions and third-party sources

Germany appeals strongly to Indian travellers: Senior executive

Country has natural beauty, innovative eco-tourism practices, and rich cultural heritage: Romit Theophilus

Germany and Spain in contest for $4.8 billion Indian submarine deal

Indian officials are currently evaluating competing bids to build six of the vessels in the country, senior Indian officials aware of the developments said, asking not to be named

Overnight stay by Indians in Germany up 209% in '22; 65% of pre-Covid level

Indian tourists spent more than 6.23 lakh nights in Germany in 2022, a 209 per cent increase compared to the previous year, but the number was still 65 per cent of the pre-pandemic levels, according to new data from the German National Tourist Board. Romit Theophilus, director India for the German National Tourist Office (GNTO), said Indians spent more than 2.01 lakh nights in Germany in 2021. "The record level of 2019 with over 9.61 lakh overnight stays by Indians has not yet been reached. However, we have already reached 65 per cent of the level of 2019, leaving room for continuous growth as Indians return to travelling. There is huge demand among Indians for international travel," Theophilus said at a press conference here. "Germany is an attractive destination with exceptional offers. Our goal in the medium term is to reach the number of overnight stays we had before the COVID-19 pandemic. We have achieved a remarkable increase this year compared to 2021, which shows that our ..

India skilled workers in huge demand as Germany tries to woo nurses

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed the country's intention to simplify work visa rules for Indian IT workers in February to fulfil the demand for software expertise

Jaishankar meets German V-C, discusses 'opportunities' for bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held "productive" talks with visiting German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck focusing on "new opportunities" for bilateral ties. In a Twitter post, Jaishnakar said he and Habeck exchanged perspectives on the conflict in Ukraine and the situation in the Indo-Pacific. "Delighted to welcome German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck in New Delhi. A productive discussion on the many new opportunities of India-Germany cooperation that a rising India presents," he said. "Also exchanged perspectives on the conflict in Ukraine and the Indo-Pacific situation," Jaishankar added. Habeck, who is also Germany's Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Action, is in India on a three-day visit. He is accompanied by a high-ranking official and a business delegation comprising top executives of large and medium-sized German companies. Habeck said India and Germany want to further strengthen bilateral cooperation and increase investments and collaboration

India, Germany to strengthen bilateral ties: German Vice Chancellor

Germany's Vice Chancellor and Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck on Thursday said India and Germany want to further strengthen bilateral cooperation and increase investments and collaboration among companies. He arrived on a three-day visit to India on Thursday. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of the Indo-German Business Forum here, Habeck also said China is Germany's biggest trading partner and a lot of German and European companies have invested in that country. "It is a huge market and this goes the same for India and for the US for example. On the other hand we see that being dependent on only one market could be a risk and even more so if we see that economic issues are not politically neutral, that interests are interwoven in the economic relations," he said. He further said "we can't decouple from China" but de-risking and diversification is of highest importance. Diversification, he said means that other partnerships, the Indo-German ...